Igor Majnarić

Prof. Dr. Igor Majnarić

Faculty of Graphic Arts Department of Printing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Zagreb, Grad, Croatia
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Academic Career Length

14Years (2013-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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25 August 2021 in Applied Sciences
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Dean ValdecDean Valdec
Dean Valdec
KHKrunoslav Hajdek
Krunoslav Hajdek
Igor MajnarićIgor Majnarić
Igor Majnarić
DČDarijo Čerepinko
Darijo Čerepinko
This study characterizes and compares the parameters of the quality reproduction of fine elements in flexography on coated and uncoated paper as well as on OPP film (oriented polypropylene). A monochrome test form was created and printed using cyan UV ink. The analysis of results confirms the importance of interaction between the printing substrate and ink; it also indicates identical line and text deformations on the print. Quality reproduction on coated paper is higher in relation to OPP film for all the research parameters. The ink penetrates significantly more and with more irregularity into the pores and throats of the uncoated paper, which results in less homogeneous elements, and in such way that it loses its original shape. In coated paper and OPP film, the ink spreads more on the substrate area which gives it a significantly more homogeneous shape. However, due to the surface spread of the ink, the biggest changes in the size of fine elements are noticeable in the OPP film. The scientific contribution of this paper is based on the comparison of print quality parameters of fine elements, which can contribute to the optimization of the production process and quality of the final graphical product.

1 November 2015 in Applied Thermal Engineering
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IJIvana Jurič
Ivana Jurič
Nemanja KašikovićNemanja Kašiković
Nemanja Kašiković
MSMladen Stančić
Mladen Stančić
DNDragoljub Novaković
Dragoljub Novaković
GVGojko Vladic
Gojko Vladic
Igor MajnarićIgor Majnarić
Igor Majnarić

1 January 2014 in Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
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TKTjaša Krivec
Tjaša Krivec
TMTadeja Muck
Tadeja Muck
RGRolanda Fugger Germadnik
Rolanda Fugger Germadnik
Igor MajnarićIgor Majnarić
Igor Majnarić
GGGorazd Golob
Gorazd Golob

1 January 2013 in Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal
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BLBranka Lajić
Branka Lajić
Igor MajnarićIgor Majnarić
Igor Majnarić
IMIvana Bolanča Mirković
Ivana Bolanča Mirković

1 December 2021 in Journal of Graphic Engineering and Design
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SMSlaven Miloš
Slaven Miloš
Đorđe VujčićĐorđe Vujčić
Đorđe Vujčić
Igor MajnarićIgor Majnarić
Igor Majnarić
This paper investigates the possibility of reproducing Braille by UV ink-jet printing on self-adhesive labels, previously printed by flexo printing technology. The aim was to determine whether it is possible to reproduce Braille, the degree of quality of created Braille dots (cells), the legibility of Braille text, and how many layers of varnish are necessary for quality reproduction. The Braille letter was applied to the previously printed label (design) using 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 layers of varnish. It has been found that it is possible to reproduce a quality and legible Braille. With the increase in the number of layers, the assessment of legibility and quality of reproduction by the respondents also increased. Samples reproduced with 12 layers of varnish received a very good grade of legibility and good grade for quality of Braille. Samples reproduced with 8 and 10 layers received bad grades for legibility, and even worse for quality, while samples with a higher number of layers of varnish, 14 and 16, received even better grades. The threshold for quality reproduction would therefore be the use of 12 layers of varnish, where a good ratio of workmanship and economy is obtained.

10 May 2024 in Coatings
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Igor MajnarićIgor Majnarić
Igor Majnarić
Marko MorićMarko Morić
Marko Morić
Dean ValdecDean Valdec
Dean Valdec
Katja MilkovićKatja Milković
Katja Milković
The coating process involves applying a thin material layer to a surface to engender it with specific desirable properties or enhance its performance. In the production of print media (labels, packaging, printed textiles, and promotional materials), the standard functions of the coating process include visual decoration, which involves the addition of appealing colors, textures, and patterns. A pertinent issue in the printing industry is that at present, the predominant coating process uses printing and coating technologies (gravure, flexo, letterset, letterpress, screen printing, inkjet, and electrophotography) and lamination (i.e., attaching decorative layers of materials, such as films or fabrics). In this paper, we present a new method for testing the efficiency with which different-sized metalized printing elements (using gold foil) may be applied to paper substrates; to do so, we gradually vary the amount UV-cured inkjet varnish (or adhesive) that is applied. To test the effectiveness of this method in producing metallic visual effects, we utilize seven different thicknesses of UV-cured varnish with the aid of modular piezo inkjet heads (KM1024 iLHE-30) and three different printing speeds. Our research shows that to achieve optimal production of cold metalized foil, a 21 µm layer should be deposited, and the substrate should move at a speed of 0.30 m/s.